2005 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · VN05 DZT
2005 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 190,836 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2018.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN05 DZT Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2017
- 190,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN05 DZT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A3 (VN05 DZT) between May 2008 and November 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)”; “Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
VN05 DZT Mileage History
- 13/05/200884,661 mi
- 14/08/200995,227 mi+10,566 mi
- 07/08/2010102,355 mi+7,128 mi
- 04/08/2011113,161 mi+10,806 mi
- 26/07/2012122,353 mi+9,192 mi
- 26/07/2012122,353 mi
- 06/11/2013136,548 mi+14,195 mi
- 30/10/2014149,253 mi+12,705 mi
- 03/11/2015163,495 mi+14,242 mi
- 05/11/2015163,497 mi+2 mi
- 31/10/2016176,631 mi+13,134 mi
- 31/10/2016176,631 mi
- 03/11/2017190,834 mi+14,203 mi
- 03/11/2017190,836 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 11,204 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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